25C Tax Credit for HVAC — Up to $2,000 Back in Asheville, NC

Professional 25C Tax Credit for HVAC — Up to $2,000 Back in Asheville, NC

Based right here in Asheville, Quality Comfort Heating & Cooling is your neighborhood HVAC team for 25c tax credit for hvac — up to $2,000 back. We've been the NATE-certified team that Asheville area residents trust since 2005.

As our home base since 2005, Quality Comfort Heating & Cooling has proudly served Asheville homeowners and businesses with reliable HVAC services. From the historic homes in Montford to new construction in South Asheville, we know the unique heating and cooling needs of every Asheville neighborhood. Our office on Emma Road means fast response times anywhere in the city.

When it comes to cooling in Asheville, the local conditions matter. Asheville's mix of historic homes in Montford and North Asheville — many built before central HVAC existed — creates unique retrofit challenges. These older homes often have limited ductwork space, uneven heating across floors, and single-pane windows that strain heating systems. Meanwhile, newer South Asheville construction demands properly sized high-efficiency systems to handle the area's 4,400+ heating degree days per year. Our AC technicians understand these Asheville-specific factors and size every repair and recommendation accordingly.

Section 25C: The HVAC Homeowner's Best Friend

The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C of the Internal Revenue Code, as revised by the Inflation Reduction Act) is the most accessible federal incentive for WNC homeowners upgrading their HVAC systems. It covers 30% of equipment and installation costs up to annual caps, and it's available every year through 2032. You don't need to be a tax expert to take advantage of it.

How Much You Can Get Back

Heat pumps (air-source, ground-source, or ductless): 30% of cost, up to $2,000/year. This is the single most generous residential HVAC incentive available. Central air conditioners (meeting efficiency requirements): 30% of cost, up to $600/year. Gas furnaces (97%+ AFUE): 30% of cost, up to $600/year. Important: The $2,000 heat pump cap and the $600 AC/furnace cap are separate annual limits. If you install a qualifying heat pump AND a qualifying furnace in the same year, you can potentially claim up to $2,600.

What Qualifies in 2026

Not all HVAC equipment qualifies — it must meet specific efficiency thresholds. Air-source heat pumps: SEER2 ≥ 16, HSPF2 ≥ 8.1, EER2 ≥ 12. Central ACs: SEER2 ≥ 16 (split systems), ≥ 15.2 (single package). Gas furnaces: AFUE ≥ 97%. The equipment must also be certified by an AHRI-listed manufacturer. Quality Comfort specifies qualifying equipment and provides the required manufacturer certification with every qualifying installation.

Claiming the Credit: Step by Step

Step 1: Install qualifying HVAC equipment (we handle this). Step 2: Keep your installation receipt and the manufacturer's certification statement (we provide this). Step 3: When filing your taxes, complete IRS Form 5695 (Residential Energy Credits). Step 4: Transfer the credit amount to your Form 1040, reducing your tax liability. The credit is non-refundable — it reduces what you owe but won't generate a refund below zero. Consult your tax advisor for your specific situation.